Wheel-lock.



J. E. GR'AVBR.

WHEEL LOOK.

APPLICATION FILED KAY 2a, 1914.

1,1 14,585. Patented Oct. 20, 1914.

2 SHEETSBHBET 1.

J- E. Craven J. E. GRAVER.

WHEEL LOCK.

APPLICATION rum) nu 2a, 1914,

1,1 14,585. Patehted Oct. 20, 191 1 2 SHEETS-SHEET 2.

UNITE STATES PALT i JOHN E. CRAVER, OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA.

WHEEL-LOCK.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN E. CRAvnn, a citizen of the United States,residing at Stockton, in the county of San Joaquin and State ofCalifornia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Wheel-Locks, of which the following is a specification.

This inventionrelates to locks and more particularly to a lock speciallydesigned for attachment to the frame of a motorcycle, bicycle or similarvehicle to lock the wheel against rotation.

An object of the invention is the provision of a lock of this characterof novel and eiiicient construction and means for rotatably securing thelock to the frame of the vehicle whereby, when desired, the lock may beswung to inoperative position.

Another object is the provision of means for reliably securing the lockin inoperative position.

Another object is the provision of a bicycle and motorcycle lock ofsimple and inexpensive construction which may be quickly and reliablysecured in operative position on practically any type of bicycle ormotorcycle.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in thenovel construction, arrangement-and combination of parts as will behereinafter specifically described, claimed and illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, in which,

Figure 1 represents a front elevation of the lock applied to use, Fig. 2represents a view similar to Fig. 1, showing the lock in inoperativeposition, Fig. 3 represents a front elevation of the lock with the frontplate removed, and showing the keeper in section, Fig. 4: represents atransverse sectional view on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2, Fig. 5 represents atragmental sectional view on the line 5-5 of Fig.2, Fig. 6 represents atransverse sectional view through the lock on the line 6-43 of Fig. 3,and, Fig. 7- represents a plan view of the bolt removed from the lock.

Referring to the drawing in detail, wherein similar reference numeralsdesignate corresponding parts throughout the several views, the numeral10 indicates a strap substantially ll-shaped in formation and engagedover one ofthe front or rear forks 11 of a bicycle or motorcyclei'nwardl of the rim 12 of the front or rear wheel 0 the lat-Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed. may 28, 191

Patented (Oct. 263), 11914.

Serial No. 841,507.

ter. The free ends of the U-shaped strap 10 are engaged against thediametrically opposed flat faces of a bolt 13 having one end' concavedto snugly fit against the forked bar 11 and having screw threads on theopposite end receiving the interior-ally threaded sleeve 1t of thekeeper 15. A pin 16 is positioned through the free end of the strap 10and the bolt 13 for locking the strap and bolt together, and the sleevelt serves to hold an annular member- 1? over the overlapped portions ofthe strap 10 to conceal the extremities of the pin 16. The sleeve 14 isformed with a transversely extending threaded opening adapted toregister with a threaded opening in the adjacent portion of the bolt 13to receive a set screw 18 for lockmg the keeper in position on saidbolt.

A second bolt 13 is secured to the other fork 11 of the pair by a strap10 and directly opposite the bolt 13 carrying the keeper 1?). The bolt13 is received within an opening 19 formed in one end of the lock casingor housing 20 in which is fitted a set screw 21 adapted to seat withinan opening 22 formed in the upper portion of the bolt 13 to lock therotatable casing 20 in inoperative position, as illustrated in Fig. 2.The front of the casing 20 is closed by a cover or top plate 23 and aslot 24 is "formed through one of the side walls of said casing. A bolt25 is slidably mounted within the open end of the casing 20 and isprovided with a headed pin or handle 26 pro ecting through the slot 24for operating the bolt 25. The inner end of the bolt 25 is recessed orcut away, as indicated at 27, to provide a pair of parallel extensionsor arms having sliding engage ment with the side walls of the casing 20.The under face of the upper arm 27 is provided with a series of teeth 28directed downwardly and inwardly toward the bolt 13.

An arm 29 is pivotally mounted inthe casing 20 on a pin 30 and isprovided with an upwardly directed tooth 31. adapted to seat betweentheteeth 28 to lock the bolt 25 against inward movement, and the freeend of the arm 29 is tapered, as indicated at 32, and extended intoproximity with a pin 33 fixed in the casin 20 and adapted. to be received within a suitable opening formed in the end of a key adapted tobe positioned through a suitable key hole 34 formed in the top plate 23.A plate 35 is fixed in the easing. 20 in front of the tapered end 32 ofthe arm 29 and is provided with slits 36 through which the teeth of thebit of a key pass when the latter is rotated on the pin 33. The tooth 31of'the arm 29 is normally retained in engagement with the teeth 28 bythe tension of a sprin 37 engaged at one end against the under! ace ofsaid arm'and seated at its opposite end against a suitable abutment 38carried by the casing 20.

In use, the wheel of the vehicle is locked against rotation by swingingthe casing 20 on the bolt 13 into the position illustrated in Fig. 1,and subsequently moving the bolt 25 into the keeper 15 by the handle 26.Inward movement of the bolt is prevented by the tooth 31 engaging andlooking with the teeth 28. As the lock is positioned between the spokes40 of the Wheel it is obviously impossible to rotate the latter. When itis desired to release the wheel, the. key (not shown) is inserted withinthe lock 34: and rotated to swing. the pivoted arm 29 downwardiy by theengagement of theteeth or hit of the key against the tapered end 32 ofsaid arm. The tooth 31 is withdrawn from the teeth 28 and the bolt 25withdrawn from the keeper 15 by the handle 26. The

, lock is swung downwardly on the bolt 13 into the vertical positionillustrated in Fig. 2, and the set screw 21 is subsequently seatedwithin the seat or recess 22 in the bolt 13, thus effectively securingthe lock in inoperati ve position.

What Iclaim is 1. In combination, a pair of forks, a wheel rotatablymounted between said forks, a U- shaped member receiving one of saidTorks, a bolt having threads on one end and hav ing the op osite endconcaved and engaged against said fork between the 'free ends of said U-shaped member, a pin positioned through the ends of said U-shapedmember and through said bolt, an annular member positioned over saidbolt and the free ends of said U -shaped member, a keeper, a threadedsleeve on said keeper receiving the threaded end of said bolt, means forsecuring said keeper against rotation on said bolt, and a lock rotatablysecured to the other fork including a bolt adapted to be seated withinsaid keeper to prevent the rotation of said wheel.

2. In combination, a pair of forks, a wheel rotatably mounted betweensaid-forks, a U- shaped strap secured to one of said forks, a boltsecured between the free ends of said U-shaped strap, a lock rotatablymounted on said bolt, means for securing said lock against rotation onsaid bolt, a keeper secured to the other fork, and a slidable boltinsaid lock adapted to be seated within said keeper when said lock ismoved into position between the spokes of said wheel.

3. A lock comprising a casing having an open end and a slot in one sidewall adjacent said open end, a bolt slidable in said open end and havingits inner end recessed to provide a pair of parallel extensions, ahandle carried by one of said extensions pro-- jecting through saidslot, teeth onthe under face of the upper extension, and a keycontrolled member in said casing cooperating with said teeth to preventinward movement of said bolt. V

In testimony whereof. I afiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN E. CRAVER.

Witnesses:

A. E. Faazmn, GEO. R. SCANTLEBURY.

